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The ECB is set to roll out DLT settlement in 2026 while preparing the digital euro, with the project’s privacy features resting on lawmakers’ willingness to endorse them.
With most work finished, the ECB says the digital euro now depends on political approval as disucssion continues on sovereignty and privacy.
The bank said stablecoin growth is still mostly driven by crypto trading, and rising payments use may boost velocity more than supply.
Malaysia’s RMJDT shows how Asia is pulling stablecoins into regulated finance, linking tokenized assets with local-currency onchain settlement.
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Brazil's stock exchange initiative could revolutionize financial markets by integrating tokenized assets with traditional systems, enhancing liquidity. The post Brazil’s main stock exchange plans to roll out tokenization platform and stablecoin in 2026 appear…
As the Reserve Bank of India raises concerns over the risks and implications of stablecoins, we delve into their unique characteristics compared to traditional cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, and explores the central bank’s rationale for opposing their integra…
This year, the president vaulted the crypto industry to unprecedented heights. But have those perks come at the cost of Bitcoin’s founding principles?
As Pakistan continues to deepen its involvement in the digital asset landscape, the country has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with crypto exchange Binance, aiming to explore the tokenization of up to $2 billion in sovereign bonds, treasury bills,…
XRP’s (CRYPTO: XRP) 2030 outlook splits into two distinct paths. On one hand, expanding settlement activity, CBDC pilots with six central banks, and stronger...
Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Deputy Governor T Rabi Sankar has warned that stablecoins pose major macroeconomic risks and rejected claims of their utility. He asserted they “do not serve any purpose fiat money cannot,” according to Reuters. In a speech in Mu…
Cash-like anonymity is required to achieve widespread adoption, but that is a challenge as digital transactions always leave a footprint, says RBI deputy governor T Rabi Sankar
Norges Bank halts its CBDC push after years of trials, saying infrastructure and demand aren’t ready, while keeping the door open for future alignment with Europe.
Dissension traces to fights over central bank digital currency and security help for Ukraine
Norway pauses CBDC plans, saying its current payment system remains secure and efficient. Central bank will keep studying retail and wholesale CBDCs as payment habits evolve. Norges Bank shifts focus to tokenisation tests while monitoring global digital-curre…